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M1.5 Depth: 80.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 02:51:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 02:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Italy (Italy). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
80.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 02:51:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.53350, 15.67800
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 128 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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